Chandelier
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with post-COVID-19 condition (CBT-PCC): a feasibility trial
Abstract
Background The post-COVID-19 condition describes the persistence or onset of somatic symptoms (e.g. fatigue) after acute COVID-19.
Based on an existing cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol, we developed a specialized group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition.
The present study examines the feasibility, acceptance, and effectiveness of the program for inpatients in a neurological rehabilitation setting.
Methods The treatment program comprises eight sessions and includes psychoeducational and experience-based interventions on common psychophysiological mechanisms of persistent somatic symptoms.
A feasibility trial was conducted using a one-group design in a naturalistic setting. N = 64 inpatients with a history of mild COVID-19 that fulfilled WHO criteria for post-COVID-19 condition were enrolled.
After each session, evaluation forms were completed and psychometric questionnaires on somatic and psychopathological symptom burden were collected pre- and post-intervention.
Results The treatment program was well received by participants and therapists.
Each session was rated as comprehensible and overall satisfaction with the sessions was high.
Pre-post effect sizes (of standard rehabilitation incl. new treatment program; intention-to-treat) showed significantly reduced subjective fatigue ( p < 0.05, d av = 0.33) and improved disease coping ( ps < 0.05, d av = 0.33–0.49).
Conclusions Our results support the feasibility and acceptance of the newly developed cognitive-behavioral group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition.
Yet, findings have to be interpreted cautiously due to the lack of a control group and follow-up measurement, the small sample size, and a relatively high drop-out rate.
Web | DOI | Psychological Medicine | Open Access
Huth, Daniel; Bräscher, Anne-Kathrin; Tholl, Sarah; Fiess, Johanna; Birke, Gunnar; Herrmann, Christoph; Jöbges, Michael; Mier, Daniela; Witthöft, Michael
Abstract
Background The post-COVID-19 condition describes the persistence or onset of somatic symptoms (e.g. fatigue) after acute COVID-19.
Based on an existing cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol, we developed a specialized group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition.
The present study examines the feasibility, acceptance, and effectiveness of the program for inpatients in a neurological rehabilitation setting.
Methods The treatment program comprises eight sessions and includes psychoeducational and experience-based interventions on common psychophysiological mechanisms of persistent somatic symptoms.
A feasibility trial was conducted using a one-group design in a naturalistic setting. N = 64 inpatients with a history of mild COVID-19 that fulfilled WHO criteria for post-COVID-19 condition were enrolled.
After each session, evaluation forms were completed and psychometric questionnaires on somatic and psychopathological symptom burden were collected pre- and post-intervention.
Results The treatment program was well received by participants and therapists.
Each session was rated as comprehensible and overall satisfaction with the sessions was high.
Pre-post effect sizes (of standard rehabilitation incl. new treatment program; intention-to-treat) showed significantly reduced subjective fatigue ( p < 0.05, d av = 0.33) and improved disease coping ( ps < 0.05, d av = 0.33–0.49).
Conclusions Our results support the feasibility and acceptance of the newly developed cognitive-behavioral group intervention for individuals with post-COVID-19 condition.
Yet, findings have to be interpreted cautiously due to the lack of a control group and follow-up measurement, the small sample size, and a relatively high drop-out rate.
Web | DOI | Psychological Medicine | Open Access
